Software Development Engineer II

Jiostar; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 924,000 - 1,451,000; Full time

Job summary

JioStar is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to design and build high-performance microservices powering authentication, subscriptions, payments, and content delivery. The role emphasizes scale, reliability, and real-time decisioning across a global streaming platform.

You will own implementation, testing, and deployment while mentoring juniors. Strong backend experience (2–4 years) with Java/Golang/Python and AWS/Kafka is required.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of backend development experience.
• Experience building distributed microservices.
• Strong understanding of server-side principles.

Responsibilities

• Build robust, secure, and scalable microservices.
• Write clean, tested code and participate in code reviews.
• Ensure sub-second response times and proper data stores.
• Own running and maintaining cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns.

Skills

Java

Golang

Python

Distributed microservices

Education

Bachelors/Masters in CS

Tools

AWS

Kafka

CI/CD

Databases

Job description

Job Title: Software Development Engineer - II Department, Level: Prism Location: Onsite, Bangalore Work Type: Full time

Job Summary:

As an SDE-II, you will design and build high-performance services that power mission-critical authentication, subscriptions, payments and content delivery systems across JioStar's platform. You will operate at the intersection of scale, reliability, and real-time decisioning - supporting live sports, premium entertainment, and personalized experiences for millions of users. This is a high-ownership, high-impact role best suited for engineers passionate about building for scale and business impact.

About the Team:

JioHotstar's world-record-breaking streaming platform serves audiences across India, the UK, Singapore, Canada, and other international markets. Our International team builds the technology that enables global expansion, powering region-specific experiences while leveraging a common platform architecture. You'll work on subscriber growth platforms, market-specific product innovations, and scalable frameworks that support diverse business and content requirements across geographies. This is a unique opportunity to work across the entire technology stack, contribute to globally visible products, and directly influence JioHotstar's international growth journey. Your work will help shape how millions of users around the world experience premium entertainment.

Reporting To:

Engineering Manager

Key responsibilities:

• Build robust, secure, and scalable microservices to power JioStar applications
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using best practices, conduct unit testing and participate in code reviews
• Ensure sub‑second server response times and implement appropriate data stores - relational, document, key‑value, object, or graph - as well as index stores and messaging systems
• Take ownership of running and maintaining cloud infrastructure
• Continuously evaluate relevant technologies and influence architecture and design discussions
• Collaborate with Product Managers and cross‑functional teams to understand requirements and deploy high‑quality software solutions that meet business objectives
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and interns on functional and domain areas

Skills and attributes for success:

• Proficiency in Java, Golang, or Python
• Experience building distributed domain‑driven microservices
• Strong understanding of database and storage fundamentals
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), messaging systems (Kafka), and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working on large‑scale production systems, with a strong focus on performance and reliability is a plus
• Ability to translate ambiguous product requirements into well‑structured, scalable technical solutions

Preferred education and experience:

• Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or a related field with 2‑4 years of experience in backend development

About JioStar

Perched at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies. JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.

Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.

JioStar India Private Limited (formerly known as Star India Private Limited) is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.